Bearde Collection (#4)

Bust of Galileo (bronze)
ALI269052 Bust of Galileo (bronze) by Italian School, (17th century); Villa Il Gioiello, Pian de Giullari, Florence; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642); buste; Galilee; ); Alinari

Portrait of a bearded man (litho)
972557 Portrait of a bearded man (litho) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a bearded man)

Species of tits (litho)
6013438 Species of tits (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Species of tits. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

The Trials of a Jealous Husband, the Tale of a Trip to Paris (colour litho)
1037544 The Trials of a Jealous Husband, the Tale of a Trip to Paris (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trials of a Jealous Husband)

Portrait of Joseph Joachim, 1904 (oil on canvas)
996259 Portrait of Joseph Joachim, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 87.6x73 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

The novelette proposal (colour litho)
3641782 The novelette proposal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The novelette proposal. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Duke of York crossing the Equator, during his journey to Australia, aboard the Renown (colour litho)
2777778 The Duke of York crossing the Equator, during his journey to Australia, aboard the Renown (colour litho) by Beltrame

Mademoiselle Latouch, bearded lady (w / c on paper)
609401 Mademoiselle Latouch, bearded lady (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Latouch, bearded lady)

Riace Warrior A (bronze)
ALI322031 Riace Warrior A (bronze) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: they were discovered by Stefano Mariottini)

Byzantine coin with depiction of emperor (gold)
3850891 Byzantine coin with depiction of emperor (gold) by Byzantine; (add.info.: Byzantine Gold Coin. With depiction of emperor.); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Portrait of Henry VIII, second half 16th century (oil on oak panel)
996083 Portrait of Henry VIII, second half 16th century (oil on oak panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (circle of); 64x51.8 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Eustache de Saint-Pierre, conceived 1887, cast 1987 (bronze)
996008 Eustache de Saint-Pierre, conceived 1887, cast 1987 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 214.5, 119 1/2x80 11/16 in

Man reading a newspaper (b / w photo)
3096296 Man reading a newspaper (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man reading a newspaper. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Lion and bearded man (chromolitho)
1094309 Lion and bearded man (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion and bearded man)

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"Bearde: A Timeless Symbol of Power, Wisdom, and Artistic Expression" Step into the world of "bearde" as we explore its rich history and significance through various artistic masterpieces. From Jules Favre's litho capturing the essence of this facial feature to a tapestry fragment depicting the majestic head of a King in the late 15th century, it has long been revered. Even prominent figures like Rutherford Birchard Hayes and Ulysses S. Grant were immortalized in lithos with their distinguished beards becoming iconic representations of leadership and authority. The artistry continues with Eli the Thatcher's oil on canvas masterpiece from 1913, showcasing how even everyday individuals can exude character through their beards. Delving deeper into cultural depictions, "Reading the Book of Esther, " an oil on canvas artwork from 1907-09, captures a moment where bearde becomes intertwined with religious devotion. Persian art takes center stage with a multicolored plaster cast depicting an archer during Darius I's reign – highlighting how beardes transcend borders and cultures. The influence extends to sculptures as well; Pope Clement X stands tall in marble form while Sir James Outram's oil on canvas portrait showcases his noble bearing enhanced by his beard. Even back in c. 1550, artists recognized that marble could capture not only physical likeness but also convey personality through intricate beard carvings. Lastly, we encounter "The Tigris or Arno, " another remarkable marble sculpture that reminds us of nature's beauty entwined with human expression – symbolizing how bearde connects humanity to our surroundings. In every stroke of paint or chisel mark lies an appreciation for bearde - a timeless symbol representing power, wisdom, individuality, and artistic expression throughout history across different mediums and cultures.